Campaigners call for ban on marmot hunting in France
Animal rights campaigners plan protests and petitions to persuade the French government to ban Alpine marmot hunting, citing climate crisis impacts on the species.
Category : Environment
A Pocket Rocket of Rewilding Thrives in Asturias Despite Opposition
Wild Finca, a 13-hectare farm in Asturias, Spain, has become an ecological hub in eight years, proving rewilding can succeed at a small scale despite development, hunting, and culls.
Global sand demand doubles, threatening riverbanks and water quality
Sand and gravel extraction for concrete has more than doubled since 2000, with over 80% of demand now coming from Asia, weakening riverbanks and lowering groundwater levels.
Paid social clubs spread across UK cities to combat loneliness
Paid social clubs, using algorithms to match friends, are spreading across UK cities, charging from nothing to £20 a month, as loneliness rises.
Labour's energy bills crisis worsens; transparency needed
Energy bills hit a three-year high, with EDF projecting they will stay stubbornly high through 2030, urging Ofgem to publish medium-term forecasts.
Dolly Parton's philanthropy focused most on helping children
From Covid vaccines to the Imagination Library sending free books monthly, Dolly Parton's philanthropy focused most on helping children, with tributes praising both her music and charity work.
Albanese backs down on renewable-only AI datacentre power demand
Anthony Albanese has backed down on demands that states must power new AI datacentres entirely using renewable energy, with Wednesday’s national cabinet meeting flagging carveouts for Queensland and the Northern Territory.
Ghana Food Movement champions homegrown, climate-resilient cuisine
Ghana Food Movement promotes nutritious, homegrown, climate-resilient produce over western imports, winning a Champions of Change title in the 50 Best Restaurants Awards.
Pro-choice group endorses Jackson in Maine Senate race
Reproductive Freedom for All endorses Democrat Troy Jackson in Maine's Senate race against Republican Susan Collins, citing his evolution on abortion rights as a key asset.
NYC subway heat activist tracks temperatures and pushes for cooling
Jack Klein, a construction manager, measures extreme heat in NYC subway stations, posting videos and advocating for cooling systems as a new study explores geothermal solutions.
US faces surging toilet paper prices amid Canada trade war
US toilet paper prices are set to rise as Canada imposes 25-50% tariffs on paper products from 8 September, retaliating against US tariffs in a deepening trade war.
Gaza farmers struggle to survive amid threats and shortages
Gaza farmers use every available patch of land to grow food despite severe shortages, Israeli military operations, and the constant threat of death, as efforts to rebuild domestic production face deadly challenges.
Groups sue EPA over fast-tracked toxic datacenter chemicals
A lawsuit warns the EPA approved two datacenter chemicals that can cause 'sudden death', cancer, and other serious health risks, despite admitting uncertainty about their dangers.
Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England: ONS
More than 40,000 extra people died on the hottest days in England between 1988 and 2025, according to ONS data, with this summer on track to set further records.
Oregon County Endures Deadliest Wildfire Smoke in US
Josephine County, Oregon, has the highest US rate of wildfire smoke deaths. Residents describe living with ash, haze, and grief as climate change worsens conditions.
Turn leftover ketchup into Marie Rose sauce with this simple recipe
Shake ketchup dregs with mayonnaise, vermouth and chilli sauce to make a classic Marie Rose dressing, perfect for prawn cocktails or lettuce wedges.
1.3m plastic bottles collected in a day in global ocean cleanup
More than 1.3m plastic bottles were collected from beaches, rivers and waterways last year during the world’s largest single-day volunteer ocean cleanup.
Modern range riders help livestock and predators coexist in the US West
Range riders in the US West monitor environmental threats and livestock conflicts, helping ranchers and predators like wolves and grizzlies coexist.
Why Europe's Leaders Stay Silent on Climate Crisis
After lethal European heatwaves and wildfires, voters demand climate action, but most leaders avoid the issue, widening a dangerous political gap.
Two Thai nationals arrested over parrot egg smuggling
Two Thai nationals were arrested at Johannesburg's OR Tambo airport for allegedly smuggling endangered parrot eggs, with some seized eggs hatching in Pretoria.
Trump's Deep-Sea Mining Plan Flouts International Law
Donald Trump's plan to lease Pacific seabed for deep-sea mining violates UNCLOS, which the US agreed to abide by since 1982, says author Guy Standing.
Birds' Eerie Link to Death: Reader Shares Experience
A reader responds to an article about birds and bereavement, describing her own encounters where birds died around the time of human deaths, including a blackbird on the day a friend died.
Energy Secretary frustrated as bills hit three-year high
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh faces frustration as UK energy bills are set to rise to a three-year high this winter, despite promises to reform the system.
Energy Secretary admits public right to be 'impatient' over bill rises
Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh admits the public is right to be 'impatient' after Ofgem's 4% price cap rise in October pushes typical bills to £1,723.
Nurdle fury as clean-up team cut back and volunteers 'exploited'
Volunteers who devoted thousands of hours to clearing plastic pellets from North East beaches after July's nurdle spill are furious after official clean-up teams were slashed.
Harry 'should resign in disgrace' from African Parks, says commentator
Prince Harry should have 'resigned in disgrace' from African Parks, commentator James Walker said, after the charity admitted ranger abuses against the Baka people.
Brits told to stock up on tinned food and water for emergencies
The UK government is preparing a campaign urging households to store emergency supplies like tinned food and bottled water for extreme weather or cyber attacks.
TikTok warns surprise proposals may signal marriage trouble
A TikTok creator says a proposal that truly surprises your partner could indicate future marital difficulties, but therapists argue the surprise should be in the moment, not the idea.
Scotland's best dog walks: Lost Valley tops list
Coire Gabhail, the Lost Valley in Glen Coe, has been named Scotland's best dog walk by Millets, based on over 114,000 AllTrails reviews.
Nepal floods: 33 Brits missing as death toll hits 95
At least 95 people have died and 403 remain missing after flash floods in Nepal's Rasuwa area, including 33 UK citizens, following an earthquake-triggered avalanche.
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